8 Book Nooks You’ll Want To Curl Up In Right Now

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There’s nothing better than getting lost in a good book. Although there’s no telling where the chapters will take readers, one thing’s for sure, a proper book nook is a necessity. Have a look at these dreamy spaces and get the creative juices flowing for your own nook.

Photography by LINDSEY ORTONHouse of Jade interiors added a clean sensation to its book nook thanks to a pop of color earmarked for the cushions. Gingham and woven baskets perfectly capture the farmhouse look.
Photography by BRITTANY AMBRIDGE

Who better to draw book nook inspiration from than Mark Twain? His Victorian estate in Hartford, Connecticut, is the epitome of what a reading space should be, thanks to work from architect Edward Tuckerman Potter. This nook pairs best with a classic novel.

Shea and Syd McGee’s “coastal-boho-preppy” designs resulted in a fresh space that’s perfect for any beach house. Brightness radiates from the windows thanks to the rolled-up blinds, making it all the more easier to read the fine print before the sun goes down.

Photography by BRITTANY AMBRIDGE

This nook, found inside the Da Nour hotel, has a subtle Moroccan vibe accentuated by the metal lantern. There’s no excuse not to finish a novel when there’s a powerful source of light. As an added bonus, the minimal decorations won’t be distracting when certain chapters are more difficult to finish than others.

Photography by BRITTANY AMBRIDGE

Billy Cotton’s mixture of colorful, floral textiles is meant to serve as an escape from the harsh winters of his Vermont hometown – meaning that a space like this will tap into the beach-read mantra all year long.

Even the littlest of readers need a space of their own. Molly Guy’s nook for her daughters provides the perfect opportunity for tiny tots to enjoy a multi-layered reading haven that’s big enough for the stuffed animals who want to join story time.